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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.96, 10,835.94 and 2,840.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.96, 10,835.94 and 2,840.24 is: 4,260.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.96 : 10,835.94 = 2,840.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.96/10,835.94 = 2,840.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.96x = 10,835.94 × 2,840.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.96x = 30,776,670.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,776,670.23/7,223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,260.36

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